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17.8 miles
Elevation Gain
515 ft
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Point-to-Point
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Added by Stephen Catalano
Mt. Vernon Trail is an easygoing, flat, and scenic bike ride, run, or walk along the Potomac River with views of Washington D.C.
Start your adventure at the Teddy Roosevelt Island parking area and head southbound towards Mt. Vernon. You'll be riding next to the Potomac the entire time, with great views of the National Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and the Memorial Bridge. The ride is as long as you want to make it, but a great ride is to Old Town Alexandria and back (14 miles total)! You can stop for lunch in Old Town at one of the many great restaurants or smoothie shops.
Teddy Roosevelt Island parking area fills very quickly on the weekends, so arrive early!
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Nick Hart
2/10/2025
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Andiran Nambi
3/12/2021
Scenic, well maintained trail for biking, running and walking
The Mt Vernon trail running from George Washington’s Mt Vernon estate to Theodore Roosevelt Island for 17 miles is a beautiful and scenic multi-use ...
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